"Her style, gestures and voice fill a room. Voices murmured sighs of relief and joy when she sang her last note, I had to shout my appreciation, as well." ~The Times, US-Magazine

"The unchallenged crown jewel in the glittering tiara of secular and spiritual songs, in the alternation of blues and gospel, is Queen Esther Marrow with a voice of smoke, thunder and honey." ~Bonner General-Anzeiger

"When she [Queen Esther Marrow] started singing Simon and Garfunkel's classic ‘Bridge over Troubled Water’, her deep, rich contralto voice transformed the popular song into a meditative, laintive melody. As it rose to the concert hall dome, the audience held its breath." Neue Ruhr Zeitung

"On the stage Queen Esther Marrow displays temperament and expression that would drown out even the trumpets of Jericho." ~Hamburger Morgenpost

"The driving force behind this magnificent show was the queen of gospel melody herself, Queen Esther Marrow. The legendary New York group toured for some years without their founder, who in the meantime has notched up over 40 years on stage. Now the charismatic queen is back, with her contagious joy and a voice full of emotion, love and warmth." ~Ruhr Nachrichten

"As soon as Queen Esther's awe-inspiring voice is to be heard from the back of the stage, an electrifying passion takes hold of the audience." ~Le Parisien

"[…] an intoxicating show presented here, perfect in every detail: with virtuoso singing, sophisticated choreography and a brilliant band – a gigantic spectacle at the highest level, pure joy of life! Enormous applause from thrilled audience." ~Südwest Presse

"Picture book moments where the singers enthusiastically raised their arms heavenward, let their robes fly in dancing and danced off the stage after a break in the applause. Esther and her babies were in top form once again." ~Abendzeitung Munich

"Overwhelming gospel show […] You think that you can physically feel how the entire hall is absorbed by the stage. Called by God's special command." ~Süddeutsche Zeitung

"The show of the Harlem Gospel Singers is great. Cascades of infectious rhythms are convincingly delivered and perfectly geared towards inspiring the minds,making every show an enormous success. Not afraid of pounding rhythms with definite rock and soul influences." El País, Barcelona

"Recipe for Happiness." "[…] thanks to consistently brilliant voices, excellent musicians and a harmonious concept of traditional as well as modern gospel music, sound sparks of happiness kept flying over to the audience time and again." ~Rheinische Post

 "The audience is won over in an instant, and no-one needs to wait for the mandatory ‚O Happy Day' to finally stand up and clap along." ~Le Figaroscope

"Indeed it is hard to sit still while listening to these […] singers with their wonderful voices and surpassing technique, displaying a joyful musical syncretism: a pinch of Jazz, some rocking guitars and inspired singing, combined with pure R'n'B, all melting with the true classic gospel songs." ~Elle, France

"The audience was unanimous – there was tempo, zest, energy-loaded sound and a perfectly staged Gospel Show to see and hear. […] A truly sensational stage show" ~Rheinische Post

"It is only when you see this exceptional ensemble for yourself live on stage – with their stellar musicians, a fascinating choreography and glittering costumes, with their simply marvellous show – it is only then that you understand why thousands of people want to see and hear the Harlem Gospel Singers again and again." ~Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung

"Why The Harlem Gospel Singers are one of the most sought-after international show-acts? – Well, because they perform blues, gospel, soul in perfect arrangements. Because they have superior musicians and vocal soloist. Because their snappy choreographies speak of unadulterated joy of living. And because of that with Queen Esther Marrow they have a diva on stage whose voice is just stunning: mellow and velvety it effortlessly fills the room. Her voice has got a smoldering soulfulness conveying passion and pain, hope and comfort." Ruhr Nachrichten